description McLaren 720S Spider Overview
The McLaren 720S Spider is a convertible sports car manufactured by McLaren Automotive, introduced as the open-top variant of the 720S coupe. It features a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 720 metric horsepower and utilizes a carbon fiber Monocage II-S chassis. The vehicle is equipped with a retractable hardtop roof that can be operated at speeds up to 50 km/h. It delivers performance metrics comparable to the coupe while offering an open-air driving experience.
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How does the 720S Spider roof work?
Its one-piece retractable hardtop opens or closes electrically in about 11 seconds and can operate at low road speeds. Buyers could specify an electrochromic glazed roof that changes between clearer and darker states.
Is the 720S Spider much heavier than the coupe?
The Spider adds roughly 49 kilograms compared with the 720S Coupe because its carbon-fiber Monocage II-S structure does not require heavy conventional chassis reinforcement. McLaren lists a dry weight as low as about 1,332 kilograms in its lightest specification.
What engine powers the McLaren 720S Spider?
It uses McLaren's 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged M840T V8 with 720 PS. Power reaches the rear wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
How fast is the 720S Spider with the roof down?
McLaren quoted a top speed of 202 mph with the roof lowered and 212 mph with it raised. The company also claimed a 0 to 100 km/h time of 2.9 seconds.
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